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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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